The average train between Chicago and Elmhurst takes 22h 18m and the fastest train takes 21h 9m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Elmhurst. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 7:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Croton-Harmon and take an average of 22h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Elmhurst station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
Chicago to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
The distance between Chicago and Elmhurst is 1,154.2 km. The road distance is 1,549 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to 82 St-Jackson Hts via Croton-Harmon, Grand Central Terminal, and Grand Central-42 St in around 21h 9m.
